From A Brutal Western To A Fantasy Adventure, These 10 Movies Brilliantly Capture Epic Journeys

Plenty of movies follow characters on epic journeys, whether they’re thrillers, comedies or something else. In these types of movies, the “hero’s journey” is mirrored by a physical journey, as various trials block the path of the main character from reaching their goal, and they have to grow in order to overcome them. Movies about journeys can be extremely gripping, since anyone can relate to the feeling of a long journey....

July 14, 2025 · 7 min · 1340 words · Alexis Rivera

Genshin Impact 5.4 Leaks: Forget The Wriothesley Rerun Banner, You Should Save Primogems For Another Character

Despite the rumors of a highly anticipated Wriothesley rerun banner inGenshin Impact5.4, players should consider saving their Primogems and premium pulls for another character, who will likely rerun some time after Version 5.4.Currently, the action RPG by HoYoverse is in the middle of Version 5.3, an important patch that introduced the conclusion of the main Natlan story arcand added Citlali, Mavuika, and the Pyro Traveler as playable characters. The patch is also seeing the release ofLan Yan inGenshin Impact, a Liyue character who matches with the annual Lantern Rite Festival event in Version 5....

July 14, 2025 · 6 min · 1235 words · Crystal Tyler

Gladiator 2, Moana 2, Wicked & 17 More Holiday 2024 Movies Debut New Images

New images to tease the upcoming November and December releases have just dropped. FromWicked, which will debut on November 22, toSonic 3, which will hit the theaters on December 20, there are a total of20 new movies on the release schedule. The end of the year will mark a busy time for the theaters with the releases of blockbusters and big-budgeted productions. Fandangohas debuted one new image from each ofthe 20 upcoming releaseson their official X account, including the highly anticipatedWicked,Gladiator II,Moana 2,Sonic 3,Red One,A Complete Unknown, andNosferatu....

July 14, 2025 · 2 min · 402 words · Paul Martin

How Baldur's Gate 3 Got Me To Care About Dungeons & Dragons Lore

There have been a few gateways intoDungeons & Dragonsover the last few years, but there could be an argument thatBaldur’s Gate 3is the best of the bunch. UnlikeStranger ThingsandCritical Role,BG3is set in the world of Faerûn (DnD’s world), much like the priorBaldur’s Gategames and other CRPGs in the late 90s and early 2000s, such asNeverwinter Nights. WithDnDstill being a massive name andBG3benefiting from gaming being bigger than ever, it’s no wonder that2023’s Game of the Yearhas turned many onto the tabletop RPG....

July 14, 2025 · 6 min · 1178 words · Stuart Jones

How Sauron Could Return After The Lord Of The Rings Explained

Sauron, one of Morgoth’s followers, is the greatest villain in the world;The Lord of the Ringssaw him finally defeated, but not totally without hope of return. Written by the father of modern fantasy, this book was published in three parts between 1954 and 1955. J. R. R. Tolkien’s masterwork was expertly adapted intoPeter Jackson’sLord of the Ringsmovies, which tackled one part of the book per movie. Sauron’s reign of terror also came crashing to a halt at the end of Jackson’s finalLord of the Ringsmovie, but one prophecy may have enabled a comeback....

July 14, 2025 · 7 min · 1304 words · Michael Kelly MD

I’m Worried Stardew Valley Is Holding Its Creator Back From Another Masterpiece

Stardew Valleyhas been the center of attention in the realm of cozy gaming for nearly a decade. Created by solo developer ConcernedApe, AKA Eric Baron, on a rickety desk,Stardew Valleyhas become a juggernaut in the world of cozy games and one of the best-selling games of all time, beating titles likeWorld of Warcraft, Mario Kart Wii,andThe Elder Scrolls V: Skyrimin terms of sales. With all this success and attention,Stardew Valleymight be holding its developer back from moving onand creating another cozy game masterpiece....

July 14, 2025 · 5 min · 895 words · Haley Jones

Jeopardy & Wheel Of Fortune’s Streaming Rights For Sale As CBS & Sony’s Heated Court Battle Takes New Turn

Jeopardy!andWheel of Fortunemay be two of the most beloved, long-standing game shows out there, but things have taken a turn for the series' security in recent months. In the past,CBS has handled the distribution of both shows while Sony handled their production. In October 2024, Sony sued CBS for breach of contract after they claimed that bundling the game shows with less popular work likeThe Drew Barrymore ShoworHot Benchwere harmingJeopardy!andWheel of Fortune’s profitability....

July 14, 2025 · 3 min · 492 words · Michael Love

John Krasinski's A Quiet Place Will Join A Very Elite Group Of Horror Franchises After The Third Movie Comes Out

Although theA Quiet Placeseries hasn’t quite made enough money to join one exclusive genre club,A Quiet Place 3is almost certain to push the series over the line.TheA Quiet Placetimelineis a little complicated, even for a horror franchise. 2018’s original sleeper hit takes place after the franchise’s sound-sensitive monsters have wiped out much of the world’s population, beginning with the off-screen death of the central couple’s young child at the claws of these aliens....

July 14, 2025 · 4 min · 851 words · Jennifer Hernandez

Karate Kid Legends Director Teases How Jackie Chan's Mr. Han Is Connected To Mr. Miyagi & Daniel

Karate Kid: Legendsdirector Jonathan Entwistle has teased how Jackie Chan’s Mr. Han is connected to Mr. Miyagi and Daniel, hinting at their history. Thestory ofKarate Kid: Legendssees Mr. Han track down Daniel (Ralph Macchio), looking for his assistance in training a new martial arts prodigy, Li Fong (Ben Wang). The trailer hinted there was a connection between the original protagonist’s master and Chan’s character, something that will bring the pair together and explain how everything in the franchise is connected....

July 14, 2025 · 3 min · 608 words · Christine Grimes

Law & Order: SVU Season 26, Episode 15 Brings Back A Key Part Of What Made It So Successful

WARNING: Spoilers ahead for Law & Order: SVU season 26, episode 15, “Undertow.” This article contains references to adults having sex with minors and drug-facilitated sexual assault. Law & Order: SVUseason 26, episode 15, titled “Undertow,” uses a trope that was common in the past and which contributed to the procedural’s popularity. “Undertow” is arguably one of thebestLaw & Order: SVUepisodesin season 26 because of its focus on thorny real-world issues related to the investigation and prosecution of crimes involving sex, alcohol, and underage participants....

July 14, 2025 · 5 min · 976 words · Daniel Smith

Let Me Explain Why Dandadan's Weirdest Episode Is Actually the Most Important of the Anime

Quick Links Warning: Contains spoilers for Dandadan episode #11.Dandadanis probably the anime of 2024 that’s done the best job of delivering one great episode after another. Every episode finds some way to top the one that came before it in either action or writing, and seeing every new thing the team of Science Saru brings to the series has made it one of the best anime to watch in 2024, by far....

July 14, 2025 · 6 min · 1084 words · Gina Williams

Little Women: Sorry, Amy Haters, But Florence Pugh Proves The Youngest March Sister Is Likable

WhileLittle Womenhas been adapted numerous times, Greta Gerwig’s refreshing 2019 iteration is seen as one of the best, and a large part of that is thanks to Florence Pugh’s unique portrayal of Amy March. The classic American novel was written by Louisa May Alcott in the late 1860s, withLittle Womencentering around the four young March sistersas they come of age during the Civil War. Most readers embrace Jo, the second-eldest sister with the fiery temper and dreams of becoming a writer, as the true heroine, with youngest sister Amy being universally reviled in the fandom....

July 14, 2025 · 7 min · 1290 words · Jessica Horton

Long Bright River Season 2 Gets Cautious Response From Creators

This article contains SPOILERS from theLong Bright Riverfinale. Long Bright Riverseason 2 gets a cautious response from creators Liz Moore and Nikki Toscano. An adaptation of Moore’s 2020 novel, the Peacock drama follows police officer Mickey (portrayed by Amanda Seyfried) as she begins investigating murders in Philadelphia, while worrying about the safety of her estranged sister. Along with Seyfried, the cast includes Nicholas Pinnock, Ashleigh Cummings, John Doman, Dash Mihok, and Britne Oldford....

July 14, 2025 · 3 min · 564 words · Ricky Carroll